Alexander 4-H Summer Opportunities Video
This year’s summer programming looked somewhat different from years past due to COVID-19 restrictions, but staff and participants still …
4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.
Alexander County Farmers Market
The Alexander County Farmers Market is starting back on Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 8 a.m.–noon! We will be located …
2021 Alexander County 4-H Summer Opportunities for Youth
Each participant for the following programs will have to enroll in the 4-H Online to participate. You can enroll …
Alexander 4-H Newsletter
Sign up to receive a monthly newsletter by email of current programs and events being offered by N.C. Cooperative …
4-H Farm to Fork Camp
The Farm to Fork Camp Local Foods Work Group is hosting a statewide 4-H Virtual Farm to Fork Camp for 4-H …
Upcoming 4-H Volunteer Training
Upcoming 4-H Volunteer Training We are excited to share about some upcoming 4-H volunteer training opportunities. All training is offered …
Small Farms Week
We are kick-starting our Small Farms Week Celebration with a canned food drive and submission of a farmer or …
4-H Online 2.0
January 25, 2021 Welcome back to the new 4-H year! The first step to becoming an active 4-H member, volunteer, …
Repurposing Your Christmas Tree for Wildlife
For most of us, taking down the Christmas tree is a dreaded time. The sparkling lights on the Christmas …
2020 South Central District 4-H Volunteer Leaders Fall Day
It is not too late to register for this event. Please email krzika@ncsu.edu to receive the Zoom link to attend. …
Celebrate Farm-City Week the Whole Month of November!!
Farm-City Week is celebrated during the month of November with the purpose to bring rural and city together to …
Unsolicited Seeds Received in the Mail From China - Do NOT Plant!!
We have received phone calls from residents that have received packages from China labeled as containing earrings, but actually …
4-H Virtual Rocket Camp
Join the fun of building your own rocket at home and watching it launch virtually. Camp fee is free!!! …
Alexander County Offices to Reopen
Alexander County Government announces the reopening of two buildings to allow citizens to conduct county business in person. The …
4-H Daily Spark Schedule June 1-5, 2020
Below is the schedule for the last week of 4-H Daily Spark: June 1 @ 10:30 a.m. – Spice Rub …
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month, a time to honor the hard-working dairy farm families across the country. The June …
Visit NC Farm App
The Visit NC Farm App has launched in Alexander County. Participating assets are: Alexander County Farmer’s Market, Campbell’s Blueberry …
FREE Online NCSU Horticulture Camp for High-School Aged Youth
Here is a great opportunity for high-school-aged youth that are interested in horticulture. Join an online, curated experience of NC State …
4-H Daily Sparks
Each day on the NC 4-H Facebook Page an educational program is given by an agent from across the …
Virtual Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
These clinics are open to any NC youth ages 8-18 and is totally free. To participate youth must register …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Extension Programs at NC State University
- 4-H Camps and Centers
- 4-H Youth Development
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
Partnerships and Organizations
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Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
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